Local automaker does the unthinkable with a Ferrari

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Photo: DREW PHILLIPS

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

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Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

Hennessey plans to debut a modified Ferrari 458 on Friday in California. The car can hit 60 mph in less than three seconds.

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Local automaker does the unthinkable with a Ferrari

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A Ferrari is the pinnacle of high-performance vehicles for most people, but John Hennessey has no fear about tweaking the model.

Hennessey, who operates Hennessey Performance in Sealy, has spent a career out of milking every last mile per hour and horsepower out of a car. The local automaker is now entering uncharted territory by modifying the company’s first Ferrari model.

The company plans to display the modified Ferrari 458 in Monterey, Calif., this weekend.

“The HPE700 Twin Turbo 458 delivers a sound and driving experience that few road cars can offer,” Hennessey said. “(Lamborghini) Aventador owners, beware — this car will take you by surprise.”

Under the hood, Hennessey has added a HPE700 twin turbo engine that’ll power the car from 0 to 60 mph in less than 3 seconds. The car can cover a quarter mile in 10.5 seconds, too.

The company made a few more tweaks to the Italian luxury car, mainly reducing weight and improving the efficiency of the sports car.

The whole 458 upgrade will cost an owner $59,995, which doesn’t include the more than $200,000 Ferrari model.

“This is car will impress any Ferrari owner,” said Don Goldman, HPE CEO and longtime Ferrari owner. “Most purists would shudder at the thought of modifying their Ferrari. However, the HPE700 Twin Turbo 458 would easily change their mind.”